Farm Manager

NetYourJob; Exeter; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Mon-Fri schedule

Large 300-acre property

Exeter area location

Job summary

NetYourJob is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a 300-acre property near Exeter, NSW. You will manage the cattle herd, cropping activities, and ongoing maintenance, reporting to the owner and coordinating with contractors.

This hands-on role suits someone who works independently, shows practical problem-solving, and takes pride in keeping livestock, machinery and property in top condition on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience working with cattle breeding.
• Experience managing a commercial cattle herd.
• Ability to operate cropping and general farm equipment.
• Strong knowledge of farm machinery and machinery operation.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day priorities.
• Pride in maintaining livestock, equipment and property to a high standard.
• A current and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial cattle herd, including approximately 100 breeders.
• Overseeing breeding and general livestock management.
• Managing the property's small cropping operation.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and cropping equipment.
• Maintaining fencing, water systems and farm infrastructure.
• Coordinating and overseeing equipment and machinery maintenance.
• Maintaining gardens, lawns and the general presentation of the property.
• Identifying and solving practical farm and property issues as they arise.
• Working closely with the owner to ensure the property operates efficiently.

Skills

Cattle management

Livestock handling

Farm machinery operation

Problem solving

Independent worker

Job description

Property at Moss Vale / Exeter, Full Time, Agriculture / Horticulture
Please Quote Reference Number 18229

• Experienced Farm Manager
• Manage a 300-acre Southern Highlands property
• Highly competitive salary plus superannuation

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a 300-acre property near Exeter, NSW.

Reporting directly to the owner, you'll oversee a small commercial livestock operation, cropping activities and the ongoing maintenance and presentation of the property.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their work and has the practical skills to keep a property and its operations running smoothly.

The Role

Managing approximately 100 Angus breeding cows alongside a small cropping operation, you'll be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the farm from Monday to Friday.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial cattle herd, including approximately 100 breeders.
• Overseeing breeding and general livestock management.
• Managing the property's small cropping operation.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and cropping equipment.
• Maintaining fencing, water systems and farm infrastructure.
• Coordinating and overseeing equipment and machinery maintenance.
• Maintaining gardens, lawns and the general presentation of the property.
• Identifying and solving practical farm and property issues as they arise.
• Working closely with the owner to ensure the property operates efficiently.

About You

We're looking for someone with solid practical farming experience who can confidently take ownership of the day‑to‑day operation.

You will ideally have

• 2-3 years' experience working with cattle breeding.
• Experience managing a commercial cattle herd.
• The ability to operate cropping and general farm equipment.
• Strong knowledge of farm machinery and machinery operation.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on approach.
• The ability to work independently and manage day‑to‑day priorities.
• Pride in maintaining livestock, equipment and property to a high standard.
• A current and valid driver's licence.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary plus superannuation.
• A Monday to Friday working arrangement.
• The opportunity to take ownership of day‑to‑day farm operations.
• A picturesque 300-acre property in the Southern Highlands.
• Excellent location in the vibrant Exeter area.
• A varied, hands‑on role encompassing livestock, cropping, machinery and property management.

If you're an experienced cattle and farm operator looking for a role where your practical skills, initiative and reliability will be valued, we'd like to hear from you.